Franeker, Friesland's cultural centre
The “Raadhuis”, the City Hall of Franeker (Frjentsjer) was built from 1591-'94. The exterior was restored in 1887-'90 and the interior in 1955. It flies the Frisian flag, featuring blue and white diagonal stripes and red “pompeblêden”, white water lily pads.
Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Wed Sep 20, 1989